Chapter 49 Rules
"His silence doesn't mean he doesn't like you. I can tell he likes you very much."
The Empress herself raised the child, so she naturally knew the truth.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, if I am truly fortunate enough to marry the Heir Apparent, I will manage the household affairs well, raise my younger siblings well, and ensure that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion lives a lively and prosperous life."
"I was sent to the estate when I was young. It's just me and my nanny here. I'm looking forward to having a lively home."
As Xie Qingran spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, revealing genuine emotion.
"Good, good, you're such a sensible child."
"Alright, it's getting late. Your father and mother are still waiting for you at the palace gate. Go back now."
"Cui Yue, you personally see Miss Xie off."
The Empress gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief before letting Xie Qingran leave. Accompanying Xie Qingran out of the palace were countless gifts, all bestowed upon her by the Empress to support her.
Looking at these things, and at Xie Qingran with reddened eyes, Madam Wang sneered disdainfully: "What do you mean by crying and making a scene in front of the Empress? Do you think your family has wronged you? Look at your arrogant appearance, I don't know if you even understand the rules!"
Cui Yue frowned, looking at Wang Shi with displeasure: "Does Madam mean that Her Majesty the Empress's rewards depend on your whims? Your Xie family really is like a dragon in the sky, with mortals as mud beneath its feet!"
"No, no, Madam didn't mean that. I just want to thank Her Majesty the Empress for the gift." Xie Yankang hurriedly stepped forward, stuffed a stack of silver notes into Cui Yue's hand, and then pulled Wang Shi into the carriage together.
After getting into the car, Xie Yankang didn't even care about decorum anymore and said directly, "Are you senile? What nonsense are you spouting in the palace? You're even talking nonsense in front of the Empress. Do you really not want to live?"
Madam Wang snorted coldly: "I just can't stand Qingran's behavior. She is our Xie family's daughter, but she is never on our side. Besides, look at these rewards. If Yue'er sees them when she gets home, she will be very sad."
"Yue'er naturally has her own good things, how could my Xie family possibly mistreat her?"
"But Qingran, she is our own daughter. Besides, the marriage between the Duke of Zhenguo and his family is about to be finalized. Can't you at least do a better job on the surface?"
Xie Yankang had a headache. He naturally loved Xie Hanyue, but this marriage was the most important thing right now, and he really couldn't care less about Xie Hanyue!
Seeing this, Madam Wang gritted her teeth and said, "I want to see what kind of good end she will have if she insists on marrying Prince Xiao."
At this point, Madam Wang also felt somewhat aggrieved, looking at Xie Yankang: "I chose five families for her before, each one filled with outstanding individuals, yet she refused even the Seventh Prince, only wanting Xiao Jue. What is this child thinking? Xiao Jue has a gloomy personality and is also disabled. How can he possibly..."
"shut up!"
Xie Yankang finally couldn't take it anymore. For Xie Yankang and his family, this marriage was simply the best possible match!
His eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said irritably, "I'm telling you, you're not allowed to say things like that anymore. Prince Xiao is a good man, and he and our Qingran are a match made in heaven. Only by marrying Xiao Jue will the Xie family and Zhaoye have a better future. Do you know that when the Emperor was in the Imperial Study today, he already intended to let Zhaoye enter the Cabinet? What a great favor this is! If it weren't for this marriage, how could they have such a future?"
Ultimately, Wang felt sorry for Xie Qingran and couldn't bear to see her suffer. But now, after hearing about these tangible benefits, she swallowed all her worries and remained silent, only gently wiping away her tears.
Xie Qingran had worked hard in the palace and was exhausted. When she finally arrived home, she was stunned as soon as she got out of the carriage.
"This? What is this?"
Xie Qingran was stunned by the dozens of live pigs in front of her, staring at Hongshan in disbelief.
Hongshan stepped forward, bowed to Xie Qingran, and then said, "Miss, my young master said that you are too thin and that there might not be enough meat in your household, so he specially sent these over. Please eat well, Miss!"
Well……
Xie Qingran knew that Xiao Jue was a ruthless person, but she never expected him to blatantly slap the Xie family in the face like this. It was truly satisfying!
She glanced at Xie Yankang somewhat awkwardly, and seeing his gloomy face, she whispered, "The Xie family has never mistreated me, so please rest assured, Your Highness. Go back and tell Your Highness that I appreciate your kindness, but I really can't finish all this pork. Let's keep it at the estate down below."
"Yes." Hongshan agreed without any hesitation, and then slowly drove the dozens of pigs away from the Xie family's gate.
"Master, what exactly does Xiao Jue mean by this!" Madam Wang's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and the stench around her was overwhelming. She was so angry that her face turned pale. "This is clearly an insult to our Xie family. Does he really want a marriage alliance with us?"
Xie Yankang glanced at Wang Shi, ignoring her nonsense, and simply pulled Xie Qingran's wrist: "You are weak and really need to rest and recuperate. Alright, let's go back first."
"Father, Mother, you're back!"
"Hanyue misses you all so much! Why have you been gone for so long?"
Xie Hanyue, holding her skirt, happily skipped out, affectionately took Wang's hand, and then pinched her nose.
"How do these gatekeepers do their jobs? They smell so awful!"
"Father, Mother, let's go inside quickly!"
Xie Hanyue looked disgusted, but she still took Wang's arm and they entered the Xie family gate together.
After the family entered the main hall, Xie Hanyue looked at Xie Qingran with a face full of curiosity, tilted her head, and asked softly, "Sister, how was your day in the palace? Did you eat well? Was the Empress kind to you?"
"Your Majesty has been very kind to me. Thank you for your concern, sister."
"These things were all bestowed by Her Majesty the Empress. If you like any of them, feel free to pick one or two and take them home to play with."
Xie Qingran remained aloof, but her words carried a hint of the kindness and gentleness expected of an older sister.
When she's out in public, she always acts like a proper older sister. After all, she still has a lot to learn from Xie Hanyue when it comes to acting.
Xie Hanyue glanced casually at the rewards, not paying them any mind, but her expression immediately changed when she saw the pearl bracelet: "Your Majesty actually gave you even this?"
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